The Edwardsville Fire Department conducted a live-fire demonstration during its open house Saturday. The structure on the left shows how quickly a fire can spread while the structure at right, under the same circumstances, shows the effectiveness of a sprinkler system. The open house is a kickoff to Fire Prevention Week. less

The Edwardsville Fire Department conducted a live-fire demonstration during its open house Saturday. The structure on the left shows how quickly a fire can spread while the structure at right, under the same ... more

Sparky the Fire Dog, as he does every year, poses for photographs with youngsters Saturday during the Edwardsville Fire Department's Open House at Station 1. The event, which kicks off Fire Prevention Week, also allowed visitors to climb inside an ambulance, climb on a fire truck and learn about fire safety. With Edwardsville's new public safety facility nearing completion, this was the last open house Station 1, on North Main Street, will hold. less

Sparky the Fire Dog, as he does every year, poses for photographs with youngsters Saturday during the Edwardsville Fire Department's Open House at Station 1. The event, which kicks off Fire Prevention Week, ... more

Photo: Bill Tucker • Btucker@edwpub.net

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